The Cantus Database is a wonderful resource! A Link to the Cistercian antiphonal from the Abbey of Salzinnes, Namur, in the Diocese of Liège, 1554-1555 A.D.
Interesting how the melody of the Conditor Alme Siderum is almost identical to the one we sing today, only one melodic difference in the Augsberg and one in the Salzinnes. Also interesting is the different key used. Note also the difference in the Latin text!
N.B. The other Hymns Vox Clara / Verbum are not used as Advent Hymn in this manuscript.
Greetings all, Hopefully this will help someone: a new Latin/English edition of Verbum Supernum prodiens. It's in modern chant notation (ie-round stemless notes) not square note notation, however both texts are presented on the same page and it is clear of solemnes markings. "Editio vaticana style"
Verbum Supernum Prodiens • To earth descending.pdf
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